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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.35, 1,233.13 and 734.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.35, 1,233.13 and 734.31 is: 1,095.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.35 : 1,233.13 = 734.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.35/1,233.13 = 734.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.35x = 1,233.13 × 734.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.35x = 905,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,499.69/826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.79

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